Articles tagged “hotels”

IHG is steering its next phase toward Asia and the Middle East, says CEO Elie Maalouf. Younger populations, faster GDP growth, and infrastructure investment create a promising growth story.

As Oyo eyes an IPO, its pivot to premium and self-serviced hotels shows where the money is, with higher occupancies, better ratings, and a clearer path to investor confidence.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company needs to expand more into experiences, hotels, and the international market if it’s going to get the growth rate back up.

Japan's SPW gets Atelier Ace's design DNA and operational polish in the lifestyle segment. Ace gets deep pockets to support development and 2.5 million loyalty members to help with distribution.

IndiGo’s Athens launch is less about Greece and more about signaling ambition. It seems like the carrier is steadily building the muscle of a long-haul heavyweight.

Despite strong demand and hiring momentum, travel is stuck in a cycle of churn — with pay gaps, skills shortages, and weak career pathways making talent the sector’s biggest growth challenge.

American Express Travel's first app prioritizes convenience over innovation.

Marriott is chasing customers beyond hotel lobbies. The strategy: embed Bonvoy points into everyday shopping through tie-ups with retailers, starting with Flipkart, Nectar, and Shinsegae Duty Free.

Religious tourism is key to the travel fabric of India, but it is now also becoming a driver for premium experiences and leisure travel as Indians increasingly explore blended forms of travel.

India’s alternative accommodations sector is booming on the back of rising demand, new opportunities, and government support. The next big challenge? Bringing order and consistency to a still fragmented market.